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CAF Announces AFCON 2027 Tender Opportunities; How to Apply
CAF has announced a wide range of tender opportunities for companies and service providers seeking to participate in the organisation of the 2027 AFCON.
Nairobileo.co.ke · 28 Aug 2026What Financial Inclusion is Teaching Us About Uganda’s Economy
Nile Post · 28 Aug 2026Minister Tanna Calls for Value Addition to Drive Uganda’s Tenfold Growth
Nile Post · 28 Aug 2026Ugandan Innovators Eye Regional Markets at Africa Blockchain Festival
Nile Post · 28 Aug 2026Truck loaded with 40k pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer stolen in Montclair; company sets deadline for 'no-questions-asked' return - ABC7 Los Angeles
A truck carrying an estimated 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer was stolen in Montclair in what may be the biggest beer heist ever.
KABC-TV · 28 Aug 2026Museveni Opens Marriot Hotel in Kampala
Nile Post · 28 Aug 2026Museveni Hails Local Capital in Hospitality Sector as Mariott Hotel Opens
KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for greater emphasis on wealth creation and domestic production, arguing that African economies cannot achieve sustainable development by focusing on infrastructure while neglecting the creation of productive wealth. Museveni made the remarks on Thursday while officiating at the grand inauguration and key handover ceremony of the Kampala […] The post Museveni Hail
SoftPower News · 28 Aug 2026Bill Gates says leaders know more about AI’s dangers than they admit - we should listen - The Independent
In a new essay, the tech leader issues ominous warnings about AI and highlights the significant gap between private concern and public messaging. It’s not the first time he has forecast the future, says Chris Stokel-Walker, which is why we should pay attention
The-independent.com · 28 Aug 2026Stripe, Advent abandon pursuit to acquire PayPal: report (PYPL:NASDAQ) - Seeking Alpha
Advent and Stripe drop their $50B+ bid for PayPal—ending a potential mega LBO. Get the latest deal update and what it could mean for PYPL now.
Seeking Alpha · 28 Aug 2026FDA just approved updated covid shots. Here’s what to know as cases edge upward. - The Washington Post
Questions remain over formal federal recommendations for which Americans should get a vaccine, which could complicate availability of the shots in a handful of states. The spread of the virus remains low.
The Washington Post · 28 Aug 2026US corporate profits surge to record as worker payouts wilt - Financial Times
Pre-tax earnings hit highest share of national income since aftermath of second world war
Financial Times · 28 Aug 2026Bakery owner thought Uber courier took 400 cinnamon rolls – but he'd been detained by CBP - NBC 6 South Florida
Julie Pierre, founder of viral bakery business Roll and Dough, thought an Uber driver had stolen 400 cinnamon rolls. Really, he'd been detained by CBP.
NBC 6 South Florida · 28 Aug 2026Advent, Stripe Consortium Is Said to Drop Pursuit of PayPal - Bloomberg
A consortium of buyout firm Advent and payment processor Stripe has decided to abandon its pursuit of fintech pioneer PayPal Holdings Inc., a potential deal that would have ranked as one of the biggest-ever leveraged buyouts, according to people familiar with…
Bloomberg · 28 Aug 2026Nvidia Insists It Can Keep Printing Money to Fund the AI Boom - WSJ
The Wall Street Journal · 28 Aug 2026Johnnie Walker Unveils Joshua Baraka as Icon Walker
Johnnie Walker has officially launched its new continental campaign- Keep Walking in East Africa, introducing a new chapter in the brand’s commitment to celebrating people who continue to move forward, one step at a time. Launched at 1420 in Kampala, the campaign is built around a simple but powerful belief: progress is not just about […] The post Johnnie Walker Unveils Joshua Baraka as Icon Walker appeared first on
SoftPower News · 28 Aug 2026Exclusive | Corporate America Cut Big Checks to Trump. Now CEOs Fear Subpoenas Are Coming. - WSJ
The Wall Street Journal · 28 Aug 2026SpaceX’s $100 billion spaceport plan has investors asking where all the money is coming from - MarketWatch
The company will need to raise a lot of debt in order to fund its ambitions, according to an analyst
MarketWatch · 28 Aug 2026Mamdani Turns to Team of CEO Advisers After Clashes With New York Business Elite - WSJ
The Wall Street Journal · 27 Aug 2026Kevin Durant Could Earn Massive Payout from Early Hugging Face Investment After Reported $12.9B Sale - Bleacher Report
Kevin Durant is one of the greatest basketball players in history and, apparently, a fairly shrewd investor as well.
Bleacher Report · 27 Aug 2026FAA looking to fire LaGuardia air traffic controllers after deadly March collision: Sources - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Abcnews.com · 27 Aug 2026Fare gates coming to 14 Seattle area light rail stations - KUOW
Sound Transit approved a pilot program to add fare gates to the 14 busiest light rail stations. The transit agency says design and planning will cost $6 million, and the whole project is expected to cost $87 million.
KUOW News and Information · 27 Aug 2026Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce tied to 3 more states, FDA says - CBS News
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
CBS News · 27 Aug 2026Hemp ban awaits Senate returning from break - The Hill
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Hemp ban awaits Senators returning from break When Congress returns from August recess next week, House Republicans looking to quickly pass stopgap funding legislation will n…
The Hill · 27 Aug 2026
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